New Haven rocked out to Get The Led Out on Friday! Where you there?
Get The Led Out at College Street Music Hall
Get The Led Out at Ridgefield Playhouse
Get The Led Out rocked the Ridgefield Playhouse last week! Did we see you there?
AJ’s Car of the Day: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere 4-Door Sedan
Car: Plymouth Belvedere 4-Door Sedan
Year: 1959
What makes it special: The Belvedere model was produced by Plymouth from 1954 to 1970. The Belvedere name was first used for a new hardtop body style in the Plymouth Cranbrook line for the 1951 model year. In 1954. the Belvedere replaced the Cranbrook as the top trim and became a full model line with sedans, station wagons and convertible body styles. The Belvedere continued as Plymouth’s full-sized car until 1965, when it became an intermediate, and was replaced after the 1970 model year by the Satellite, a name originally used for the top-trim level Belvederes.
What made it famous: The 1957 model year had high sales for the Chrysler Corporation, and for the Plymouth line. Plymouth’s design was so revolutionary that Chrysler used the slogan “Suddenly, it’s 1960!” to promote the new car. The Belvedere would once again return as a top level trim for 1958 for the last time. Styling was a continuation from the 1957 models. A big block “B” engine of 350 in3 V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors dubbed “Golden Commando” was optional on all models. For 1959, the Fury became the top range with a full array of sedans and coupes, and the Belvedere became the middle range. The Savoy became the least expensive model, and the Plaza was discontinued. A manual transmission was standard with the push-button 2-speed PowerFlite optional and the push-button 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic also optional on V8 cars.
Why I would want one: Love the aggressive scowl of the front and large rear tailfins.
Fun fact: The 1957-58 Belvedere two-door hardtop gained notoriety from the Stephen King movie Christine in 1983. In the opening of the movie, it is indicated that Christine is a 1957 Fury, though the standard color of the 1957 Fury was not red. 1957 Fury had standard Sandstone White with gold anodized aluminum trim. For the movie Christine is painted “toreador red” with an “iceberg white” top.
On Today’s Show: Stoshball Live From Boston, Animal Attacks, King of the Nerds
6:00. Chaz and AJ News. The Patriots after party was way more exciting than the game.
6:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
6:20. We check in with Stoshball who is on his way to Pats Parade
6:30 – 6:50. Man fights off a wold boar with his bare hands…and feet. We have the audio. Call in your animal attack.
7:00. Chaz and AJ News. Why weed should not be legalized in Connecticut.
7:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Girl competes with sister to have sex with dad.
7:30 – 7:50. Why is the King of the Nerds soooo mad? Mitch Hallock joins us in studio.
8:00. Chaz and AJ News. 190 million dollars gone because she doesn’t know her dead husband’s password. We talk to a bitcoin guy about it.
8:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars. We check in with Petey Boy.
8:20. We check in with Stoshball live from Boston.
8:30 – 8:50. AJ’s “week in review” meltdown
9:00. Chaz and AJ News.
9:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
9:20. Dumb Ass News. Family argument over Monopoly game leaves on injured.
9:30. Stoshball live from Boston.
9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought.
The Agony of De-FEET
AJ LOVES Instagram, almost as much as he loves his feet. In fact, he posted the above photo captioned “S***’s going down in 3, 2, 1” last Sunday for an alleged social media experiment, and it got him into a viral mess. Thank god someone took a screen shot; AJ underestimated how many people would see his post and took the photo down after enduring an hour of comment section chaos.
During the show last Monday, Listener Kyle the Janitor, or in this case nicknamed “The Rat King”, called in to express his disapproval of the photo.
“AJ stole that quiet innocent Sunday morning right away for me from my feet,” Kyle said. “I take a quick little browse on Instagram…” said Kyle, and found what was “by far, the creepiest, most terrifying AJ picture I’ve ever seen.” Kyle blames the photo on AJ’s recent discovery of the smartphone camera timer.
By Tuesday morning, the photo was posted to the Chaz and AJ and WPLR social media pages and went viral among the listener community. Chaz thinks AJ posted the photo for attention, “No one takes a photo in bed and thinks ‘oh the guys are gonna love this’”.
Aj said, “I probably should have done it in the living room instead, looking back, that was a mistake (doing it in bed).” AJ claimed that he was still “half-drunk” from celebrating his “killer act” at the comedy show the night before.
AJ also blocked Kyle from viewing his personal Instagram. “He blocked my Instagram account but the rats never die” Kyle said in a chat message to Phil with copies of AJ’s recent posts attached, “My resources are endless; I am the Rat King.”
Some wonderful comments from the Chaz and AJ FB Post that caught the morning show’s eyes…
The topic stayed off of the show’s radar until Kyle called back on Friday. He’s noticed that AJ had not posted anything about his feet since last Monday.
Kyle also reported that he got locked out of work last Wednesday and was in the cold while listening to the podcast from that week. As he got locked out, AJ was saying in the podcast in reference to Kyle, “We’ve got something for you, we’ll see”.
“Did this guy make an assassination attempt on the Rat King?” Kyle asked. The battle was not over…
Everything came together during the Chaz and AJ Week in Review on Facebook Live after the Friday show. Chaz casually asks AJ if he will post any photos during the weekend, and AJ got defensive again, “they’re never planned, they always just happen, they’re organic”.
This was when the show questioned AJ’s technique for taking the photo. “10 seconds is plenty of time” to press the button and pose, but the show was not convinced and needed a live demonstration.
Kyle commented that he would love to see AJ’s camera roll on his phone in addition to the demonstration selfie, and that’s when AJ snapped. He started throwing F-Bombs around and threatened to leave the room, it got real intense!
The viewers and the show felt bad and tried to reassure him that it was all in good fun and was just a joke, just as AJ was saying all along. And just like that, AJ was back to his normal self, cracking liners and going along with the bit.
“We got all of AJ today; creepy, angry, and funny.” Phil remarks.
AJ claims that he will not post a photo like that again, but we know how that goes…
And as for The Rat King? Kyle comments “I finally did it, I made him snap.”
I guess we can say…long live the Rat King.
Monday, February 4: Big Game Analysis And Naked Karaoke
Game highlights, speeches, drunk Robert Kraft (0:00), Rams player in a dark place (9:51), Gladys Knight’s National Anthem and Halftime show (14:28), Tribe member and Pats fan Kevin Volpe on the phone from the game (31:31), Chaz calls himself out for burning a pizza (42:22), Street Pete’s game drunk audio (51:29), Brian Foley from Fox 61 talks about naked karaoke (1:02:43), and Ian Cunningham with his latest Patriots parody “Champ Grind of Edelman” (1:16:12).
Image: Tribe Member Kevin Volpe
AJ’s Car of the Day: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 Sedan
Car: Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 Sedan
Year: 1955
What makes it special: The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, informally in German the Käfer, meaning “Beetle”, is a two-door, rear-engine economy car, intended for five occupants manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen, or VW from 1938 until 2003. Although designed in the 1930’s, the Beetle was only produced in significant numbers starting from 1945, when the model was internally designated the Volkswagen Type 1, and marketed simply as the Volkswagen or “People’s Car”. Later models were designated Volkswagen 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302, or 1303, the former three indicating engine displacement, the latter two derived from the type number.
What made it famous: From 1950 to 1959, changes were made throughout the vehicle beginning with the availability of hydraulic brakes and a folding fabric sunroof in 1950. The rear window of the VW Beetle evolved from a divided or “split” oval, to a singular oval. Beetles built during this time were known as a “Zwitter”, or “hybrid”, as they used the split-window bodyshell with oval-model chrome trim, vent windows and dashboard. In 1954, Volkswagen added 2 mm to the cylinder bore, increasing the displacement from 1100 cc to 1200 cc. This coincided with upgrades to various key components including a redesign of the crankshaft. This increased power from 30 hp to 36 hp and improved the engine’s free revving abilities without compromising torque at lower engine speeds. At the same time, compression ratios were progressively raised as, little by little, the octane ratings of available fuel was raised in major markets during the 1950’s and 1960’s. In 1955, the separate brake lights were discontinued and were combined into a new larger taillight housing. The traditional VW semaphore turn signals were replaced by conventional flashing directional indicator lamps for North America.
Why I would want one: They’re fun and have become highly collectible with a huge increase in popularity.
Fun fact: In 1955, Volkswagen United States, later becoming Volkswagen of America, opened its doors in a modest, two-story building in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
On Today’s Show: Recap
6:00. Chaz and AJ News. Super Bowl highlights.
6:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
6:20. Super bowl audio. The National Anthem.
6:30. Thoughts on the Half Time Show.
6:40. Audio of the Victory speeches.
6:50. Who won/lost money? Call in: 877-764-2535.
7:00. Chaz and AJ News.
7:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Elderly couple burns down house during sex games.
7:30. Reaction videos of the Super Bowl.
7:40. Rob Kelly’s Instagram reaction montage.
8:00. Chaz and AJ News. Super Bowl and Groundhog Day. We talk to Mayor Moran of Manchester.
8:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
8:20 – 8:50. Drunk Super Bowl audio with Street Pete.
9:00. Chaz and AJ News. Fox 61’s Brian Foley calls in.
9:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
9:20. Dumb Ass News. Family argument over monopoly leaves one person injured.
9:30. Boss Keith’s reaction to last night.
9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought.
Friday, February 1: Big Game Stuff And The Case Of The Missing Armored Truck
Kyle the Janitor returns to confront AJ (0:00), Big Jim with Big Game coverage from Atlanta (5:13), Dumb Ass News (9:42), WFSB Channel 3’s Scot Haney (14:11), armored truck disappearance (21:36), NFL agent Joe Linta (35:37), Mark from Stratford (44:46), and Boss Keith’s Top Five (50:30).
Image: Landmark / PR Photos
AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six-Pak Coupe
Car: Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six-Pak Coupe
Year: 1970
What makes it special: Introduced in fall 1969 for the 1970 model year, Challenger was one of two Chrysler E-Body cars, the other being Plymouth’s slightly smaller Barracuda. Positioned to compete against Mercury’s Cougar and Pontiac’s Firebird in the upper end of the Pony Car market, it was a late response to Ford’s Mustang which debuted in April 1964. Chrysler intended the new Challenger as the most potent pony car ever, and like the less expensive Barracuda, it was available in a staggering number of trim and option levels, and with virtually every engine in Chrysler’s inventory.
What made it famous: A special model only available for the 1970 model year was the Dodge Challenger T/A(Trans Am) racing homologation car. In order to race in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans American Sedan Championship Trans-Am, Dodge built a street version of its race car just like Plymouth with its ‘Cuda AAR which it called the Dodge Challenger T/A Trans Am. Although the race cars ran a de-stroked version of the 340, street versions took the 340 and added a trio of 2-barrel carburetors atop an aluminum intake manifold, creating the 340 Six Pack. Dodge rated the 340 Six Pack at 290 bhp, only 15 bhp more than the original 340 engine (which also had the same rating as the Camaro Z/28 and Ford Boss 302 Mustang. It breathed air through a suitcase-sized air scoop molded into the pinned down, hinged matte-black fiberglass hood. Low-restriction dual exhaust ran to the stock muffler location, then reversed direction to exit in chrome tipped “megaphone” outlets in front of the rear wheels. Options included a TorqueFlite automatic or pistol-grip Hurst-shifted 4-speed transmission, 3.55:1 or 3.90:1 gears, as well as manual or power steering. Front disc brakes were standard. The special Rallye suspension used heavy duty parts and increased the rate of the rear springs. The T/A was one of the first U.S. muscle car to fit different size tires front and rear: E60x15 Goodyear Polyglas in the front, and G60x15 on the rear axle. The modified chamber elevated the tail enough to clear the rear tires and its side exhaust outlets. Thick dual side stripes, bold ID graphics, a fiberglass ducktail rear spoiler, and a fiberglass front spoiler were also included. The interior was identical to other Challengers.
Why I would want one: Going back to my “go-to” reason is that it’s a variant of the Challenger. Not as many T/A’s as there are R/T’s, so if you want something a little “extra special,” this is one way to go.
Fun fact: The “Western Sport Special” was a version available only to west coast dealers. It came with a rear-exit exhaust system and Western Sport Special identification on the rear decklid. Some examples came with a vacuum-operated trunk release. Another late production version was the low-priced “Deputy”, stripped of some of the base car’s trim and with fixed rear side glass.